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Central Bank of Ukraine Supports Crypto Industry, Fears Cryptocurrency
23.9.2021
The National Bank of Ukraine recognizes the benefits of endorsing crypto innovations but also fears cryptocurrencies could gain ground on the national fiat. Announcing its monetary policy guidelines for the near future, the regulator noted it’s going to defend the status of the hryvnia...
The Big Three Credit Agencies Critique El Salvador’s Bitcoin Adoption — S&P Global Warns of ‘Immediate Negative Implications’
18.9.2021
All of the ‘Big Three’ credit agencies have said that El Salvador’s adoption of bitcoin could affect the country’s credit rating in a negative manner. After both Moody’s and Fitch Ratings published reports on the matter in El Salvador, S&P Global said that...
El Salvador's credit rating could take hit amid Bitcoin adoption warns S&P Global
17.9.2021
S&P Global believes El Salvador’s recognition of Bitcoin as legal tender has brought “immediate negative implications” for its credit rating
Bitcoin Will Not Become Legal Tender in Uzbekistan, Central Bank Official Insists
15.9.2021
Cryptocurrency cannot be adopted as a means of payment in Uzbekistan, a high-ranking official from the country’s central bank has recently stated. Speaking to local media, the regulator’s representative also noted that unlike cryptocurrencies, the national fiat is backed by...
61% of US Adults Do Not Oppose Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Survey Shows
12.9.2021
Following El Salvador making bitcoin legal tender, a survey was conducted to ascertain whether U.S. adults support or oppose a similar move in the U.S. Among 4,912 adults who participated, 61% did not oppose. Majority of Adults in US Do Not Oppose Making Bitcoin Legal Tender, Survey Shows Yougov...
Lawmaker Presents Bill to Regulate Cryptocurrencies in Panama
10.9.2021
A Panamanian lawmaker has introduced a bill to regulate cryptocurrencies in the National Assembly. Among the proposals in the bill is the legalization of cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin and ethereum, as a means of payment, including for paying taxes. Proposed Crypto Law Will ‘Give Legal...
Report Says Western Union Could Lose $400M if El Salvador’s Chivo Bitcoin Wallet Gains Traction, Tim Berners-Lee Weighs In
10.9.2021
The Republic of El Salvador has made many headlines this week as the country adopted bitcoin as legal tender on Tuesday and became the first-known nation-state to purchase the leading crypto asset. A recent report details that remittance providers like Moneygram and Western Union could lose up...
YouGov poll finds 27% support for making Bitcoin legal tender in US
10.9.2021
Republicans show less support for recognizing Bitcoin as legal tender than Democrats, and baby boomers think its a dreadful idea
Russia Not Ready for Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Putin’s Spokesman Peskov Says
8.9.2021
Russia has no reason to recognize bitcoin, President Putin’s press secretary has noted after El Salvador became the first country to adopt the digital coin as legal tender. In a statement to the press, Dmitry Peskov revealed he is convinced that such a move would not bring any benefits...
Edward Snowden Says Competing Nations Now Under Pressure to Acquire Bitcoin Following El Salvador
8.9.2021
Following El Salvador making bitcoin legal tender, privacy activist and whistleblower Edward Snowden says, “there is now pressure on competing nations to acquire bitcoin — even if only as a reserve asset.” He warned, “Latecomers may regret hesitating.” Edward...
First Day of Bitcoin as Legal Tender: El Salvador Buys the Dip, Country’s BTC Stash Grows
8.9.2021
Bitcoin is now legal tender in El Salvador, and the country’s bitcoin stash has grown to 550 coins. The Salvadoran government started buying the cryptocurrency Monday ahead of the Bitcoin Law taking effect. On Tuesday, President Nayib Bukele said El Salvador bought the dip. El Salvador Buys...
El Salvador Starts Mass Buying Bitcoin Ahead of BTC Becoming Legal Tender Tomorrow
6.9.2021
Bitcoin will become legal tender in El Salvador on Tuesday, Sept. 7. The Salvadoran government has started buying bitcoin ahead of the law taking effect. The first 200 coins have been purchased and “a lot more” are coming, said President Nayib Bukele. El Salvador Begins Mass Buying...
Bitcoin Legal Tender in 3 Days but Survey Shows 7 Out of 10 Salvadorans Want Bitcoin Law Repealed
5.9.2021
Bitcoin is becoming legal tender in El Salvador in three days. However, a nationwide survey conducted by the University Institute of Public Opinion (Iudop) shows that seven out of 10 Salvadorans want the government to repeal the Bitcoin Law. El Salvador’s Bitcoin Law Goes Into Effect in...
Bitcoin Legal Tender in 7 Days: El Salvador Publishes Video Explaining What to Expect
31.8.2021
Bitcoin will become legal tender in El Salvador alongside the U.S. dollar in seven days. The Salvadoran government has released a video explaining what to expect when the Bitcoin Law enters into force. The video features the government’s fee-free crypto wallet, Chivo. Government’s...
Nigerian Central Bank Reveals CBDC Guidelines, Announces Plan to Launch E-Naira Wallet
30.8.2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reportedly confirmed that its e-naira digital currency will have a legal tender and non-interest-bearing asset status. In addition, a limit on customer transactions and value-based transactions will be imposed. Five-Stage Launch According to a Nairametrics...
IMF: Bitcoin Is Privately Issued Crypto With Substantial Risks, Inadvisable as Legal Tender
30.8.2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says that crypto assets, like bitcoin, are privately issued with substantial risks, and “Making them equivalent to a national currency is an inadvisable shortcut.” The crypto community disagrees. IMF Claims Bitcoin Is Privately Issued Crypto With...
Big Three Credit Agency Fitch Warns El Salvador Adopting Bitcoin Will Negatively Affect Insurers
17.8.2021
Fitch Ratings, the American credit agency and member of the ‘Big Three’ credit agencies, has published a paper on El Salvador’s adoption of bitcoin and making the crypto asset legal tender in the country. Fitch believes that after the country enforces the new tender law it will...
President of Argentina Open to Adopting Cryptocurrencies as Legal Tender
16.8.2021
Alberto Fernandez, the president of Argentina, stated he is open to the adoption of cryptocurrencies as legal tender in an interview this week. Fernandez said there is a big discussion around the value and use of cryptocurrencies not only in Argentina but also all over the world. However,...
Bank of America Sees Benefits in Adopting Bitcoin as Legal Tender in El Salvador
3.8.2021
Bank of America has outlined some benefits to be had from adopting bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador. The opportunities include low-cost remittances, financial digitization, more choices, and greater investments from foreign companies. Bank of America Highlights Opportunities Bitcoin Brings...
IMF Warns Against Adopting Crypto Assets Like Bitcoin as Legal Tender
28.7.2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned against adopting cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, as legal tender. Noting numerous risks and costs involved, the IMF does not see crypto assets catching on as a national currency. IMF Warns of Risks in Adopting Cryptocurrencies as National Currency...